New course for tradies working with asbestos
19 November, 2015Tradies can now access the new Course in Working Safely with Asbestos Containing Materials, a nationally accredited knowledge and skills assessment program.
Apprentices to get half-price rego
12 November, 2015Trade apprentices in Victoria will soon benefit from a new half-price registration scheme starting from 2016.
Crown Commercial Training forklift safety training
21 October, 2015Crown Commercial Training has upgraded its modules, equipment and facility for its forklift safety training offerings.
Fast facts: The health impacts of poor sitting posture
15 October, 2015Incorrect sitting behaviours and poor posture are major factors contributing to the rise of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), which are damaging to people's health and a significant and rising cost for Australian business.
Training to combat quad bike deaths
22 September, 2015Workers are being urged to attend training courses for operating quad bikes as complacency and incorrect riding style are being touted as the leading causes of injury and death on farms.
OHS At Work software subscription
05 August, 2015The OSH At Work software from At Work Software is now available via a simple annual subscription.
Emerson Process Management Logbooks for DeltaV distributed control system
23 July, 2015Emerson Process Management's Logbooks — an electronic database of operator log entries suitable for plant operators — can now be embedded in the DeltaV distributed control system interface.
Free safety seminar series this October
17 July, 2015A series of free online seminars will be available during National Safe Work month this October.
Free webinar: the mind and risk profiles of young people
26 June, 2015Do you have young people working for you? This webinar may help you understand how to influence their behaviour regarding safety in the workplace.
HBA Learning Centres Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41412)
12 June, 2015A Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety with HBA Learning Centres will arm students with the skills and knowledge required to develop a safety culture in any organisation.
HBA Learning Centres Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51312)
10 June, 2015The BSB51312 Diploma of Work Health and Safety (WHS) through HBA Learning Centres is suitable for people who coordinate and maintain the WHS program in an organisation.
Construction breaches cause $570,000 silver lining for industry education
13 May, 2015Two companies from the construction sector have each entered into an enforceable undertaking to spend a total of $570,000 on industry-wide education material and training programs after WorkSafe issued charges against the companies following workplace incidents in Victoria in 2013.
Kit to help commercial vessel owners meet safety deadline
12 May, 2015A resource kit to assist industry and commercial vessel operators comply with revised operational safety requirements has been launched by The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and the University of Tasmania's Australian Maritime College (AMC).
DoneSafe safety software
01 May, 2015DoneSafe is a safety compliance software package designed with the user experience in mind and eliminates long forms and jargon, clunky interfaces and high prices.
Functional safety training now online
29 April, 2015High demand for functional safety training has prompted the providers of the SIL seminar series to offer the coursework through e-learning.
